How do you change the automatic transmission filter?

[jimmyaveo1980]

Hey guys! I've been trying to find an automatic transmission filter for my '07 Aveo. No one seems to sell it. Also, can anybody give me an idea of how much trouble it is to change?

[y2dgone]

Ive seen a few auto trannys have it actually inside the casing

[genefitz]

I am sure yo can find a transmission filter for it. Worse comes to worse, you can get one from the dealership. Usually the filter is inside the transmission fluid pan. I have to put my car on the lift today or tomorrow. When it is up, I will take a look. For most it is pretty simple. Drain, drop the pan, replace the filter, replace the pan gasket, and bolt it back together. I will try to take pictures of it abd post it when I go to the shop.

[GeorgeJ]

The filter is inside the pan. Fortunately, the transmission pan has a drain plug (not many vehicles have these anymore) that makes changing the filter out a relatively "clean" procedure. Don't forget to replace the fluid when you are done. I have a friend that was so proud of a job well done after replacing his tranny filter...long story short he got about two miles from his house and lost all forward gears because he forgot to replace the fluid.

[NYChevoo]

wow george, thats not too good. after the forward gears were gone, what did he do with the car?

[jimmyaveo1980]

I am sure yo can find a transmission filter for it. Worse comes to worse, you can get one from the dealership. Usually the filter is inside the transmission fluid pan. I have to put my car on the lift today or tomorrow. When it is up, I will take a look. For most it is pretty simple. Drain, drop the pan, replace the filter, replace the pan gasket, and bolt it back together. I will try to take pictures of it abd post it when I go to the shop.

I work in the parts department at a Chevy dealership and even there the filter is hard to get. With my employee discount it's like $95.00. if you can, take a picture of your trans when you drop the pan and shoot it to me so I can take a look at it.

Thanks,

Jim

[jwar]

Hey guys! I've been trying to find an automatic transmission filter for my '07 Aveo. No one seems to sell it. Also, can anybody give me an idea of how much trouble it is to change?

You can purchase your transmission filter from Oreilly auto; part numbers for both the AC delco and the power torque brands
ACDelco - Transmission Filter Part Number: 93741509
If purchasing the AC Delco you need to purchase the pan gasket extra listed as Fel-Pro - Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Gasket Part # TOS18758
or just purchase the PowerTorque it comes with the Gasket.
PowerTorque® - Transmission Filter Part Number: FK395
Transmission fuild type Toyota type T AKA Type T-IV automatic transmission (Dexron VI)

Yuo will need about 2.2 quarts unless you are going to do a full flush.

[JFR]

Thanks so much. I was looking all over the info on the trans filter and what type of fluid. I bought Dexron VI , was recomended by Autozone.(they got something right) Now to get the filter and gasket.
Thanks so much again..........
2006 Aveo 54,000 miles...I know I should have changed the fluid at 30,000.....
Frank

[Aveo5_boy]

I bought Dexron VI , was recomended by Autozone.(they got something right)
2006 Aveo 54,000 miles...I know I should have changed the fluid at 30,000.....
Frank

The recommended transmission fluid is T-IV Automatic.

[Thymeclock]

The recommended transmission fluid is T-IV Automatic.

That is correct.

Other marketed versions of Dexron such as sold by Toyota or GM won't be harmful - except to your wallet, for they are usually more expensive.

As I recall the most economical product to buy is Valvoline Max, especially when bought by the gallon (click here). In my area Advance Auto had the best price on it.